I currently use a Reese Load Equalizing Hitch with those squeaky bars on my F250 to tow my 30' camper (35' end to end) at around 8500 lbs. I just bought a 2017 F350 XLT with the Super Duty XLT Camper package 4x 4 SR to tow with. Do you guys think I need to use the Load Equalizing Hitch with bars with the new truck or not?

 

I still use mine, primarily for the anti sway properties. We know that the truck has sway control built in, but it's best to prevent sway in the first place, and with a 35' rig (mine is 33) it could happen. To me, it just provides peace of mind.

 

I have a 17 350 and a 33 ft Jayco. I need a wdh more for sway control than anything else.

 

Like others have posted, I'll keep using mine just for the extra sway control.

 

Ford states that with the bigger hitches on the 2017's and the fact that they are mounted further back into the frame that you do not need a WDH. They do state that it is up to a certain weight but I do not know the specs on it. You might check it out with your dealer. I am sure using one would not hurt however, I just know I read that the other day.

 

That's why I use the Andersen WD hitch with my F350 6.7 SB KR. It is much lighter than those with bars, no grease, and the anti-sway works great.
I didn't like it with my F150 because I couldn't get the weight distribution set up right. With the F150 I went to the Husky Centerline TS and the WD was much better but I hated the heavy bars and grease everywhere.
When I got the F350 I switch back to the Andersen and it works great.

 

I am also using the Andersen, just for the anti sway

 

You may not NEED to use any WD system, but look at this from another angle, would a WD system help you at all?

I'm a bit like a broken record on this point, but to me, the primary reason for using WDH is to put weight back onto the steering axle. Do you know your axle weights without trailer and with trailer? That's where I'd start.

Proper axle weights and load distribution are the best sway reduction method IMO.

 

The built in sway control is to help when things go wrong, not eliminate sway. When it engages, you'll know it.

 

That's why I still use my WD hitch with sway.... to prevent it before it happens.